King Arthur in history and legend vs The misfortunes of Arthur: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Arthurian romances, History and criticism
King Arthur in history and legend
This early 20th-century study of King Arthur attempts to trace the historical origins of the legendary tales.
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The misfortunes of Arthur
This book contains images of pages from the 16th-century play titled "The Misfortunes of Arthur" by Thomas Hughes and fellow members of Grays Inn.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The misfortunes of Arthur has the widest readership — 13 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| King Arthur in history and legend | The misfortunes of Arthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (5) | 3.7 (13) |
Reception
| King Arthur in history and legend | The misfortunes of Arthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5 | 13 |
| Editions | 7 | 9 |
| Want to read | 5 | — |
| Pages | 146 | 49 |